DiGi co-brands Opera Mini to drive higher mobile internet penetration

DiGi co-brands Opera Mini to drive higher mobile internet penetration

DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd ("DiGi") is driving higher mobile internet penetration by partnering with the world's leading web browser developer, Opera Software, to become the first Malaysian mobile operator to co-brand Opera Mini. The non-smartphone users among DiGi customers will enjoy the full mobile internet experience at a faster and cheaper rate through the DiGi-Opera Mini browser, which was launched yesterday.

The advantages of the public version of the Opera Mini browser still apply to the DiGi-Opera Mini version. Its compression technology of up to 90% creates a faster surfing experience, including for those who own EDGE-enabled mobile phones. DiGi customers will enjoy much faster browsing speed than other native mobile phone browsers. By using the DiGi co-branded Opera Mini browser, customers are free from mobile internet charges when surfing DiGi sites, generating substantial cost savings for the total browsing experience compared to using other browsing platforms.

Praveen Rajan, Head of Mobile Internet & Advanced Data Services for DiGi, explains, "DiGi has over 4.2 million Internet users for both small and big screens, and we foresee demand to escalate as more devices and data plans become more affordable. Our initiative to co-brand this well-regarded web browser is one of our key stepping stones to help propagate the mobile internet habit among both existing and new customers."

Telkom Prepare Telkom-3 Satellite to Improve Quality and Capability of Telecommunication Infrastructure

Telkom Prepares Telkom-3 Satellite to Improve Quality and Capability of Telecommunication Infrastructure

To improve both quality and capacity of ICT infrastructure in Indonesia, PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk (Telkom) will soon launch the Telkom 3 Satellite.

"Telkom-3 Satellite will strengthen network to solve the need of lines uncovered by optical fibre terrestrial network," said Head of Corporate Communication Telkom, Eddy Kurnia, in a sharing session of Telkom 3 Satellite with users of Telkom-3 Satellite in Jakarta (24/3).

As explained by Eddy Kurnia, the Telkom-3 Satellite project, having value at around USD 200 million, is now being made at the satellite plant of ISS-Reshetnev of Russia, with the communication sub-system made by Thales Aleniaspace France, and will be launched using the Proton M-breeze rocket. "Telkom-3 Satellite is scheduled to finish and to be launched at end of 2011," said Eddy Kurnia.

Vodafone Fiji & PBS TV Adopts M-PAiSA as Payment Option

Vodafone Fiji & PBS TV Adopts M-PAiSA as Payment Option

Vodafone’s M-PAiSA service is now on a roll with more business giving it the thumbs up as a convenient payment options for their customers. Last week the Housing Authority opened up M-PAiSA as another payment mode for its clients. Now, the PBS pay TV has given the green light for M-PAiSA as a alternative payment mode for its customers to pay their monthly TV subscription.

Reliance Communications signs agreement with Facebook in India

Reliance Communications signs agreement with Facebook in India

Reliance and Facebook today announced the launch of a new Facebook mobile app exclusively available for Reliance subscribers in India for a 3 month period. The new Facebook app for Java-powered feature phones will be made available for most of the popular handset models in India. Reliance customers who are also Facebook users can now stay connected on their mobile phones without having to upgrade to a smartphone. Reliance will be the first and only operator in India to offer this app. Reliance is providing a special promotional offer where all users can enjoy this app free for three months without incurring any data charges.

Optus Goes Into Orbit With Tenth Satellite

Optus Goes Into Orbit With Tenth Satellite

Optus announced today another giant leap in its satellite business, confirming a brand new satellite, Optus 10, will be deployed for Australia and New Zealand (NZ) - expanding the fleet to become the largest in the company’s and Australia’s history.

Vicki Brady, Managing Director Optus Wholesale and Satellite said, “Satellite continues to make sense for Australia and Optus are honoured to continue to fly the country’s largest satellite fleet providing this unique capability to our customers. Optus is proud to be the only full service telecommunications provider in Australia who has the ability to harness the additional capability that satellite communication offers. We launched the first of Australia’s satellite fleet 25 years ago and the Optus 10 satellite deal reinforces Optus’ scale and leadership position in the Trans-Tasman satellite industry. Optus 10 will provide more capacity to the Optus satellite fleet as well as enhancing the resilience of the fleet for the benefit of the entire Trans-Tasman market."